Watch the KSAT12 Interview UT Health San Antonio cardiothoracic surgeon, Aaron Abarbanell, MD, partners with HeartGift to help save a six-year-old girl from Bolivia. The birth defect that could have taken Mirley's life is the sort of diagnosis that activates the nonprofit, HeartGift, to help families get medical help at US medical facilities.
Read the Yahoo article Everyone gets a headache now and again, but chronic or on-going head pain could be cause for concern. The culprit could range from eye issues or low blood sugar to injuries and tumors. To learn more about what can cause headaches and how to get relief, read the full Yahoo article Worried about headaches? Let one of our primary care doctors help. Request an appointment…
Construction has begun on the UT Health San Antonio outpatient and surgery center at Kyle Seale Parkway, which will be a five-story, 108,000-square-foot community medical facility at the southeast corner of Loop 1604 and Kyle Seale Parkway in San Antonio. The $50 million project, expected to open by February 2024, will expand UT Health Physicians – bringing much-needed primary and specialty care…
Update: Offering the Pfizer (bivalent) booster, UT Health Physicians is offering the Pfizer (bivalent) booster vaccine. Current UT Health San Antonio patients can schedule COVID-19 vaccines through your MyChart account . , Primary Series, Your primary series doses depend on your age, your health status, what vaccine you first received, and when you first got vaccinated. A person is considered “up-to-date” once they have completed a COVID-19 vaccine primary series and received the most recent booster dose recommended for you by the CDC . Review the CDC’s webpage and recommendation chart to understand how to stay up-to-date with…, Booster Shots, The CDC recommends COVID-19 bivalent boosters for everyone ages 5 years and older. (6 months–4 years for those who completed the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine primary series). Schedule yours online or through your MyChart account . View this CDC chart to learn: Who should get a booster? When to get a booster? Which booster should you get? , Vaccine and Booster Shot Recommendations for Immunocompromised Individuals, Those who are moderately or severely immunocompromised (have a weakened immune system) are at increased risk of severe COVID-19 illness and death. Their immune response to the COVID-19 vaccination may not be as strong as in people who are not immunocompromised. To stay up-to-date, the CDC recommends: Learn more about the CDC vaccine and booster recommendations for moderately or severely…, Where can I learn more about COVID-19 vaccines and booster schedules?, Detailed information about COVID-19 booster shots and third dose recommendations is available on the CDC’s website ., Schedule your COVID-19 vaccine or bivalent booster shot through your MyChart account .
COVID-19 has brought change to numerous areas of daily life. One major effect of the pandemic has been disruptions and delays in the global supply chain. And, with the recent powdered infant formula recall, baby formula has become incredibly difficult to find and purchase. San Antonio is among a handful of major metropolitan cities suffering the highest rates of infant formula shortage in the…, So, what should families do in light of the formula shortage?, Before solid foods are introduced between four to six months of age, breast milk or U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved infant formulas are the only safe sources of nutrition for many young babies. Families can consult the guidelines provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics and follow the advice below to support the best nutritional options for babies., If parents cannot find the formula that their baby usually takes:, -, Try another FDA-approved formula brand with similar characteristics. If you do not know which other options your baby could take, please contact your pediatrician or health care provider for more information., -, Check for formulas in other local stores such as reputable grocers or pharmacies. Your local WIC clinic , Any Baby Can or the San Antonio Food Bank can provide more local resources., -, If you cannot find any formula and your baby is older than six months, cow’s milk could be a temporary alternative (for no more than one week) until you can find an infant formula option. It’s important to note that cow’s milk could lead to anemia in infants. So, for children who are old enough to start on solid foods, be sure to provide iron-rich options like meat, green veggies and iron-…, -, Plant-based milks are usually not recommended for babies because they are low in proteins and minerals. However, one temporary alternative — for no more than one week — is soy milk. Make sure to purchase soy milk fortified with vitamin D and calcium., -, For mothers who can breastfeed, try to pump after nursing to save breast milk supply for your baby. Make sure to talk to your pediatrician if you have any questions about how to initiate, relactation or optimize breastfeeding., What families should avoid:, -, Imported formulas have not yet been approved by the FDA. The government is working with the FDA to review this option, but until imported formulas are approved, they should be avoided., -, Parents should not prepare and give homemade formulas as this could increase the risk of bacterial contamination and may not offer proper nutrition to your baby., -, Do not add water to the formula, which will reduce the caloric intake and nutritional benefits for your baby. Mealtimes are priceless opportunities to share and nurture your relationship with your child., The pediatricians and primary care providers at UT Health Physicians can answer questions and provide guidance or nutritional support for your child during the formula shortage. To make an appointment, visit our website or call 210-450-6120 ., For additional information, families can read the following articles from the American Academy of Pediatrics. How to Safely Prepare Baby Formula with Water What should I know about the infant formula recall? With the baby formula shortage, what should I do if I can't find any?
May is Women’s Health Month, a reminder for women to make time for important medical exams and to bring any concerns to the attention of their health provider. UT Health Physicians offers appointments in almost every women’s health specialty. In addition, the Women’s Comprehensive Health Institute offers all of a woman’s necessary annual exams during a single visit, including internal medicine,…
Full story from KENS5 KENS5 Morning Anchor Sarah Forgany speaks to Flor Ramirez to share her story and spread awareness about Flor's baby girl, Mirlee Janice Ramirez's, rare genetic disorder, Apert Syndrome. Apert syndrome causes early fusion of the skull, and hand, feet bones, requiring surgeries early-on in infant's lives. UT Health San Antonio neurosurgeons, Izabela Tarasiewicz, MD and Mark…
UT Health San Antonio's physicians dominated this year's San Antonio Magazine "Top Doctors" list . Local physicians were asked to complete an online survey to nominate community doctors they would trust with their own care and that of their families. Across a variety of medical fields, 130 physicians from UT Health San Antonio were nominated by their peers as a 'top doctor' and comprise over 40%…
Watch the KENS5 Medical Minute Learn about melanoma, the warning signs to recognize and the importance of yearly skin cancer screenings from Dr. Sandra Osswald, a dermatologist at the UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center. This KENS 5 Medical Minute is a collaboration between UT Health San Antonio and KENS 5. The providers at UT Health Physicians specalizing in dermatological concerns…, For more information about our dermatology services or to make an appointment, please call (210) 450-9840 or visit www.uthealthcare.org .
They say age is just a number. For many athletes, that’s never been more true. German speed skater Claudia Pechstein made history as the oldest female athlete to compete at the 2022 Winter Olympics. And according to recent reports, Tom Brady has played longer in the NFL than his newly drafted teammate has been alive. Older athletes compete more every day thanks to improvements in training,…